Since its a scam why do so many people say it works?
04-12-2005, 03:07 PM
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Just a reminder... This "mod" isn't a long term power adder. It is faking out a sensor to make the car think it is colder out than it really is. This "mod" only works on the engine (if at all) in very specific conditions, and the gains will be minimally noticeable at best. Now changing a pulley size, or adding headers, or freeing up the intake are all true mods - as they effect the cars power under any conditions. GM would never have to do something like this if they wanted to. They make the PCM'*. They can just program the differences into the tables at the factory.
And as far as the performance and power of the Bonneville goes... (this hurts a little to say)
....the Bonneville wasn't designed as a strip or street drag car. It is a family sedan, 4 doors, daily driver that Pontiac made. A family sedan doesn't need 600hp for the majority of buyers, and in fact, that would most likely deter more than it would draw. Now all that said, I do plan on suping mine up as much as possible, but this will not even be considered as one of the mods I do.
(steps off the soap box)
And as far as the performance and power of the Bonneville goes... (this hurts a little to say)
....the Bonneville wasn't designed as a strip or street drag car. It is a family sedan, 4 doors, daily driver that Pontiac made. A family sedan doesn't need 600hp for the majority of buyers, and in fact, that would most likely deter more than it would draw. Now all that said, I do plan on suping mine up as much as possible, but this will not even be considered as one of the mods I do.
(steps off the soap box)
04-12-2005, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MOS95B
So, somewhere in the GM food chain, some lawyer or somebody said "The Bonneville will only put out so many horsies" and the engineers had to set up the PCM or whatever to comply.
the SSEi insurance is more because of the up in HP
04-12-2005, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
Originally Posted by MOS95B
So, somewhere in the GM food chain, some lawyer or somebody said "The Bonneville will only put out so many horsies" and the engineers had to set up the PCM or whatever to comply.
the SSEi insurance is more because of the up in HP
mine is only $170 a month
04-12-2005, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by harofreak00
Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
Originally Posted by MOS95B
So, somewhere in the GM food chain, some lawyer or somebody said "The Bonneville will only put out so many horsies" and the engineers had to set up the PCM or whatever to comply.
the SSEi insurance is more because of the up in HP
mine is only $170 a month
Yep and mine is only $185.
I'm coming off of a 6 point ticket too!!!!!!!!
04-12-2005, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by harofreak00
mine is only $170 a month
Yep and mine is only $185.
I'm coming off of a 6 point ticket too!!!!!!!![/quote]
Comp and only $175 every 6 months on the '92 SSEi
04-15-2005, 03:27 PM
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Big thing about comparing insurance is if you have full coverage or just liability and your age is a HUGE factor as well.
SSEi = gadgets and power
if you are 21+ insurance see the SSEi and a gadgety luxo car
if your under 21 insurance sees the bigger engine and figgures you have no mental ability to control it so they screw you.
SSEi = gadgets and power
if you are 21+ insurance see the SSEi and a gadgety luxo car
if your under 21 insurance sees the bigger engine and figgures you have no mental ability to control it so they screw you.
